A new study reveals that the host-derived ketone body, β-hydroxybutyrate, protects against malaria in mice by inhibiting Plasmodium development. These findings highlight the anti-microbial potential of metabolic interventions.
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Ademolue, T.W., Pernas, L. A ketogenic diet halts malaria parasite growth. Nat Metab 7, 1305–1306 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-025-01310-0
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